10 Questions
Who is known for advocating the concept of popular sovereignty in American government?
John Locke
Which legislation aimed to protect voting rights and was passed in 1965?
Voting Rights Act
Which principle refers to the idea that governmental power should be divided among different branches to prevent abuse of power?
Separation of Powers
Who wrote about the concept of the 'social contract,' individual rights, the right to revolt, and its importance in the formation of government?
John Locke
What was a key disagreement between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the US Constitution?
The need for a bill of rights
Which legislation aimed to end segregation in public places and ban employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Who among the philosophers listed is known for his theory on the separation of powers in government to prevent tyranny?
Montesquieu
Which principle asserts that the authority of a government is created and sustained by the consent of its people?
Popular sovereignty
What type of powers are those specifically granted to the federal government by the US Constitution?
Enumerated Powers
In terms of ratifying the US Constitution, how many states needed to adopt it for it to become effective?
9 states
Test your knowledge on Martin Luther King Jr, the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s, important civil rights legislation, non-violent methods of protest, influential philosophers, and constitutional principles.
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